"These new portable motorway bridges cannot be tracked by current methods, something that will improve the survivability of the bridge crossings," Bulgakov said.
According to him, the bridges are made from composite and other innovative materials, which will help reduce their total weight, increase payload capacity and span length, as well as facilitate the assembly of the bridges.
"In addition, the creation of these bridges should reduce their maintenance costs and increase the service life, as well as making them easier to store," Bulgakov added.
According to him, manufacturers undertaking the research and development without using any money from the state budget.
Last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed to a wide array of challenges his country faces near its borders, and called for a strong army that he said should be equipped with the most advanced weapons.
According to him, such an army "equipped with sophisticated weapons guarantees Russia's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
